University of Colombo Certificate Course in Early Childhood Development (CCECD) – 2026 Applications Open
CODL & Faculty of Education, University of Colombo | 3-Month Online Certificate Programme | Apply before 16 August 2026
📌 සාරාංශය (Quick Summary)
🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය
කොළඹ විශ්වවිද්යාලයේ විවෘත සහ දුරස්ථ අධ්යාපන මධ්යස්ථානය (CODL), අධ්යාපන පීඨය සමඟ එක්ව, ළමා අවදියේ සංවර්ධනය පිළිබඳ සහතික පත්ර පාඨමාලාව (CCECD) සඳහා අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. මාස 03ක් පවතින මෙම මාර්ගගත පාඨමාලාව 2026 සැප්තැම්බර් මාසයේ ආරම්භ වන අතර, අයදුම්පත් භාරගැනීමේ අවසන් දිනය 2026 අගෝස්තු 16 වේ. පාඨමාලා ගාස්තුව රු. 30,000කි.
🇮🇳 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்
கொழும்பு பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் திறந்த மற்றும் தொலைதூர கல்வி நிலையம் (CODL) மற்றும் கல்வி பீடம் இணைந்து, ஆரம்பகால குழந்தை மேம்பாடு சான்றிதழ் பாடநெறிக்கு (CCECD) விண்ணப்பங்களை அழைத்துள்ளது. 3 மாத ஆன்லைன் பாடநெறி செப்டம்பர் 2026 இல் தொடங்கும். விண்ணப்ப முடிவுத் தேதி ஆகஸ்ட் 16, 2026. கட்டணம் ரூ. 30,000.
🗓️ Important Dates
📖 Course Details
| Course | Certificate Course in Early Childhood Development (CCECD) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 03 Months |
| Mode | Online |
| Medium | English |
| Course Fee | Rs. 30,000 |
| Lectures | Every weekend, commencing September 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 16 August 2026 |
✅ Eligibility / Who Can Apply
Entry Qualifications — Applicants should have one of the following:
- Six passes at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination, including a Credit Pass in English, OR
- Six passes at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination together with another recognized English qualification
Suitable for:
- Aspiring preschool and early childhood educators
- Childcare providers and preschool assistants
- Parents and caregivers
- Individuals seeking a career in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
🧾 Course Overview
The three-month online certificate programme is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the developmental needs and care of children from birth to eight years of age. The course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to support healthy growth, development, and well-being during early childhood.
📝 How to Apply
Interested applicants can obtain further information and submit their applications through the official CODL website. Applications should be submitted before the closing date to avoid last-minute delays.
⚠️ Important Notice
